There will always be someone who is more than you: more educated more careful more talented more risk tolerant more… you get the idea. The fact that someone is more [insert word here] doesn’t make you any less. Plus, there are a bunch of other people out there looking at you right now thinking you’re more [insert word here] than them. …
In business, everyone has a story to tell. In this context, I’m not talking about fairy tales or fictional stories that are simply meant to entertain. I’m talking about crafting a narrative that showcases your unique strengths, talents, and value. I’ve thought about this topic a lot after watching an interesting Ted talk by Carla Harris. She …
Our strengths are powerful — until we overdo them. What’s an overdone strength? Basically, it’s the old adage that too much of a good thing can backfire. In fact, when we rely on a strength so much that we don’t see when we’re overdoing it, it can be perceived as an annoyance, and even worse, …
